All articles tagged with #review bombing
Fans of Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad are waging a one-star review bombing on IMDb to lower the other's top episodes, notably Breaking Bad’s Ozymandias, illustrating a broader trend of ratings being manipulated for reasons beyond quality; the piece calls for engagement-based, honest reviews and notes that similar patterns appear across other acclaimed shows and films.
Highguard’s launch was marred by immediate Steam review bombing, with ratings turning from extremely negative to mixed as players finally could judge the game; the piece argues the incident reveals flaws in Steam’s review system—especially for free‑to‑play titles—while noting a higher approval rate among players who played longer. It calls for reforms to curb manipulation, such as hours‑based gating or decoupling reviews from discoverability, suggesting Valve may need to update its system in response to this controversy.
The article reports that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is facing heavy review bombing from some fans who view its progressive, LGBTQ-inclusive storytelling as too woke, despite a strong critic score. It notes outcry from figures like Homeland Security Adviser Stephen Miller and argues that Trek’s history of inclusion and social progress remains central to the franchise, countering the backlash and stressing that the show's strengths lie in its representation and progressive ideals.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premiered on Paramount+ with mixed reactions; critics were generally positive, but a large, organized review-bombing push hit its audience scores, yielding about 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and roughly 4.8/10 on IMDb (with around 38% of IMDb reviews giving 1 star).
Escape From Tarkov's COO Nikita Buyanov is unconcerned about potential review bombing as the game prepares to launch on Steam with its 1.0 update, emphasizing the platform's importance for reaching new players and the game's ongoing development, despite some community frustrations over platform switching and early access issues.
Mario Kart World's recent update has led to a drop in its Metacritic user score from 8.3 to 7.5 due to player dissatisfaction with changes to race selection, prompting review bombing and online controversy, despite the game receiving a positive overall review score of 9/10 from the author.
Ironheart, a Marvel series on Disney+, faced review-bombing accusations with a low initial audience score on Rotten Tomatoes before the premiere, which was later adjusted to a more favorable 70%. The show, set after Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, stars Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams and explores her journey as a young inventor in Chicago. Despite some criticism, it has garnered mixed reviews, and the controversy highlights issues with online review manipulation.
Google removed negative reviews from a McDonald's in Altoona, PA, after an employee reported Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, leading to his arrest. The reviews were part of a 'review bombing' campaign, linking the fast-food chain to the incident. Google stated these reviews violated their policies and took measures to prevent further off-topic reviews. The murder of Thompson, who was shot in a targeted attack, sparked online outrage against the healthcare industry.
McDonald's locations in Altoona, Pennsylvania, are being review-bombed following the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Trolls have left numerous one-star reviews on Google and Yelp, seemingly in support of Mangione. In response, Yelp has temporarily disabled new reviews for these locations to investigate the authenticity of the reviews, while Google has not yet taken similar action. McDonald's has not commented on the situation.
McDonald's locations in Altoona, Pennsylvania, are being review-bombed after police arrested Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, at one of the restaurants. Many online users, expressing disdain for the American healthcare system, have turned Mangione into a folk hero, leaving negative reviews on platforms like Google and Yelp. Google is removing reviews that violate its policies, while Yelp has temporarily disabled new reviews due to unusual activity.
Google intervened to remove negative reviews from McDonald's after the restaurant was 'review bombed' following the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson's murder, at a McDonald's location in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The reviews, which violated Google's policy by being unrelated to the business, were removed as they were part of a backlash stemming from the high-profile murder case.
Google removed negative reviews from a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after it was "review bombed" following the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson. The reviews were unrelated to the restaurant's service and violated Google's policy against manipulating a business's rating. Mangione was captured at the McDonald's after a customer recognized him and alerted an employee, ending a five-day manhunt.
Metacritic has responded to the review bombing of 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard,' where user scores on their platform significantly differ from those on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. The game has been criticized with terms like "woke" and "propaganda," leading to a low Metacritic user score of 3.8/10. Metacritic stated they have a moderation system to address abusive reviews, but many such reviews remain. The platform's criteria for removing reviews appear narrow, as political disagreements alone don't warrant removal.
JD Vance's memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" has become a political flashpoint following his selection as Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate. The book, which details Vance's Appalachian upbringing, has sparked debate over its portrayal of rural poverty. It has also seen a surge in sales and streaming views, while facing online review bombing, leading platforms like Goodreads to temporarily block new reviews. The memoir's popularity has significantly boosted Vance's political profile.
Dragon's Dogma 2 launched with hidden microtransactions, leading to a "Mostly Negative" review bombing on Steam, with players expressing disappointment over the inclusion of microtransactions in a fully priced single player RPG. The microtransactions include items such as fast travel points, appearance change tomes, and special camping equipment, with prices ranging from $1-5. Despite the game's impressive qualities, the microtransactions have overshadowed its release, sparking controversy and disappointment among players.